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Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Show Your Love for Community Gardens

Community Gardens Hearing at the New York City CouncilThursday, June 24th, 2009 10 AM, 250 Broadway

The New York City Council will be holding a hearing on community gardens and the two garden resolutions introduced by Councilwoman Helen Foster. Come show your support for gardens and voice your opinion on these resolutions and about the importance of gardens in New York City. Contact us or the Parks Committee of the New York City Council for more information about the hearing.

Brooklyn Green Team is a grassroots organization devoted to reducing the environmental impact of ourselves and inspiring others to do the same by making small changes which make a big difference. Our blog offers useful tips, resources and news that can inspire green practices. Our Eco-Challenges such as the No Plastic Bag Challenge or the Bring Your Own Mug Challenge asks individuals to pledge to make small lifestyle changes in order to make a difference through collective action. Please contact us with your ideas, anything.

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Park Slope Food Co-op Recycling DaysSome of the plastic the city won't take can be taken to the co-op even if you are not a member, this includes #1 and #2 plastics (not bottes or jugs), #4, #5 (only cups, tubs, caps and lids), and plastic film like dry cleaning bags, wrappers, etc. (no cellophane). All the plastic must be very clean and dry, particularly the #5 plastic. The coop can only accept plastics at the designated times listed below, and you must be willing to remain with your plastic while workers help you to sort it.